HB741 Allowing parents to send their children to any school district they choose.
Allowing parents to send their children to any school district they choose.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Families might save on private school costs, but districts could face unpredictable enrollment and budget challenges.
Your Community
Open enrollment could drain students and funding from struggling districts while overwhelming popular ones.
Your Freedom
Maximizes parental choice in public school selection regardless of residence.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
Sponsor
Glenn Cordelli (R)
The Short Version
Would have created open enrollment allowing parents to send children to any public school district in the state. While expanding parental choice, this could destabilize funding and planning for school districts.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Parents seeking different school options
- ▲ School choice advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ School districts with unpredictable enrollment
- ▼ Communities whose local schools could lose students and funding
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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